The Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Kings Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fore Street, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7HB
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Arms sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← The Kings Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Kings Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage Retirement Home Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Otterton C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Otterton Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Coast Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Pebbles Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Kings Arms
What is The Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Kings Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Arms last inspected?
The Kings Arms was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Arms compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Arms holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Kings Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Kings Arms is one of 63 rated food businesses in Budleigh Salterton. See every hygiene rating in Budleigh Salterton →
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